The only caveat: the tickets must be purchased online (which you should do anyway to save time at the gate). I nearly lost out on this deal had I not checked a couple of days prior to our visit: through July 13, 2017, the park is offering a “buy two tickets, get one free” deal. Check the Hersheypark website for last-minute deals before you purchase tickets. You can purchase it online (quantities are limited) here.ģ. However, if you have a very short amount of time at the park, or it’s a major holiday weekend, the Fast Track pass may be worth the investment. The amount you’ll spend simply isn’t worth it.Īs of this posting, the following coasters were available for Fast Track: Laff Trakk, Skyrush, Storm Runner, Great Bear, Sooper Dooper Looper, Fahrenheit, Comet, Sidewinder, Lightning Racer, Wildcat and Wild Mouse. Plus, the $75 (more or less, depending on the day you visit) only earns you one line skip per ride. Had the lines been long, I still would have had to wait several trains’ worth before boarding. Not only did most of the rides have little-to-no wait, the Fast Track entrances were set farther back from the station than I expected. But I would have been flushing $75 down the toilet. With 14 coasters to ride on a Friday in late June, I thought that was my only hope of riding all 14. I almost spent $75 on a Fast Track pass, Hersheypark’s skip-the-line upgrade. Don’t waste your money on a Hersheypark Fast Track Pass (but there are exceptions). #COMET HERSHEYPARK FREE#If your schedule permits, I highly recommend you take advantage of these 2-3 free hours at Hersheypark.Ģ. While you’ll want to avoid Laff Trakk as it will likely still have a lengthy line, popular coasters such as Skyrush, Storm Runner, Fahrenheit and Great Bear should have shorter waits (aside from super crowded days). I was able to ride six of the park’s coasters in the two hours I spent at the park. On the day of your “preview,” you can enter the park 2-3 hours before the park closes. The woman at the ticket window simply looked at my mobile ticket and waved me along. How they know you’ll actually be visiting the next day, I’m not sure. All you have to do is show your ticket the night prior to your visit. I heard references to a free “preview” of the park, but I wasn’t exactly sure what it was, even after seeing the graphic below on the park’s website:Įssentially, you are able to get a free “preview” of Hersheypark the night before your full-day visit. Note: verify with the park (online or over the phone) that this offer is still available before your visit. Take advantage of Hersheypark’s Preview Plan. Along with the 10 tips below, read 6 more Hersheypark tips that Eric recommends!ġ. Below, you’ll find 10 Hersheypark tips that you need to know before you go.Ģ018 UPDATE: Another of the C101 writing team made his first ever visit to Hersheypark in 2018. I’ve already ranked Hersheypark’s 14 coasters, and I also wanted to share some Hersheypark tips that I compiled following my inaugural visit to the park. These pointers were extremely helpful as I had not done as much research beforehand (aside from the park’s coaster offerings, of course). Prior to visiting, I received some tips and recommendations from friends and Coaster101 readers. I visited Hersheypark for the first time last week.
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